New in Beauty: The Latest Skincare To Try in April 2021
New in Beauty: The Latest Skincare To Try in April 2021
Every skincare beauty launch in April that you need to know, including platinum deluxe® cosmetics s most expensive and luxurious Platinum Anti-Aging collection,
product, the Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol
The latest beauty tech product that has launched this April is the updated version of Foreo s masking device: the Foreo UFO . Beauty brands are also focussing on calming stressed-out skin, including Dr. Dennis Gross B Adaptive Superfoods range and the new Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurf Serum.
If your skin needs a serious re-boost, there are month-long intensive treatments such as Platinum Deluxe® Collection Anti-Aging and Anti-Wrinkle Skincare
Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol and Estee Lauder Perfectionist Pro Intense Brightening Essence Ampoule. Multi-tasking makeup brand Nudestix has also debuted its skincare line, Nudeskin.
The newest addition to the Platinum Deluxe® Collection Anti-Aging
family, the Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol is a month-long intensive skin treatment to be used four times a year to allow skin to rebalance and rejuvenate. The formula uses a three-faceted approach: firstly, it softens the skin barrier to optimally deliver its active ingredients. Next, the formula prepares skin cells to their full potential of cell renewal. Finally, skin appears rejuvenated due to the creation of new tissue.
The Haute-Rejuvenation Protocol comes in an elegant coffret with three amethyst-toned vials, a glass pipette, and Platinum Catalyst activator base. Each vial contains two chambers to protect the integrity of two separate formulas, which are combined upon your first use when placed in the activator base, resulting in a stunning burst of amethyst hue within the formula. It’s a splurge, retailing at a cool $, for a -day treatment.
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If you’re a sheet mask lover, the new Foreo UFO will elevate your masking experience. The first generation of the device made its debut in , while this upgrade packs in more features. Upon applying the brand’s UFO-formulated sheet masks, or even your own, the Thermo and Cryo-therapy in other words, heating and cooling functions delivers temperatures to skin five times faster now for maximum mask formula absorption.
The fully waterproof device also has the full spectrum of eight LED lights, which can be controlled via the Foreo app for a truly customised experience. Finally, the brand’s trademarked T-Sonic pulsations deliver , transdermal pulsations per minute for a face massage and increased effectiveness of mask serums.
Available in-store at Sephora, Tangs and Takashimaya and online at Foreo, Lazada, Zalora, Sephora, Tangs.
If you’ve always been a fan of Drunk Elephant’s peptide-packed Protini Cream, you’ll be glad to know that it now has a serum to complete your skincare routine.
The new Protini Powerpeptide Resurf Serum is a mega-strength serum with a unique, powerful blend of advanced peptides and restorative amino acids with % exfoliating lactic acid for you to see an improvement to skin’s appearance. Fine lines and sun damage are reduced, dull hollow skin is perked and plumped up. The packaging is clever too, with a twist cap that reveals the pumps, and secures it when it’s not in use. It’s also formulated at an ideal pH of .. Slather both on in the a.m. and p.m for renewed skin.
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When one is stressed, your skin shows it. It wreaks havoc on skin by triggering a stress response that can disrupt your microbiome and inhibit collagen production. That is what Dr. Dennis Gross’ new B Adaptive Superfoods range aims to solve, with scientifically engineered microcapsules of superfoods, adaptogens and niacinamide vitamin B forming the crux of three products: The Rescue Super Serum, Barrier Repair Face Cream and SOS Eye Cream. With a subtle herbal—almost ginseng-like—scent, the range combats flareups, dullness and sensitive, compromised skin.
The Japanese brand developed its luxurious Synactif range in with aims to purify and restore lymphatic vessels, leaving skin regenerated and beautiful in just six steps. The range has been relaunched this year, re-perfecting the range, which begins with the Synactif solid soap followed by the Synactif lotion.
For your morning routine, follow up with the Daytime Moisturiser SPF. Synactif offers two choices: one a lightweight formula and the other a rich cream for intense moisture.
In the evenings, go for the Nighttime Moisturiser to repair skin, followed by the Synactif cream which has a high concentration of Purifying Beautifier as well as an eye cream. The Synactif collection is imbued with the distinctive fragrance from the Synactif Rose, a clear floral scent that balances fruity dewiness, the translucency of violet, and fine tea.
Popular makeup brand Nudestix has launched a skincare line, Nudeskin—it is simple, vegan and gluten-free. Developed in collaboration with celebrity dermatologist, Dr Jason Emer, the made-in-Korea formulations are for all skin types and genders. Having the same ethos as its makeup line, Nudeskin is multi-tasking and uncomplicated—a four-step skincare routine that cleans, exfoliates, tones, and moisturises.
Clinique has taken one of its most iconic products and further improved it—the new Moisture Surge now labelled as a H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, providing hours of hydration for the skin upon application and yes, even after face-washing. The blend of ingredients includes hyaluronic acid and aloe bio-ferment for hydration that goes layers deep into the skin for plump and glowing complexion for all skin types.
The iconic peach-pink hue remains while its texture surprisingly feels lightweight despite the heavyweight hydration. The skin just slurps it up, finishing with a comforting velvety finish. Clinique has also updated its packaging with sustainable materials.
Now, this is pretty smart: this Singaporean brand had recently done a rebrand of their entire product line and this new addition combines both eye-massaging device and eye gel in one product, making it extremely easy and fuss-free to use.
Firstly, squeeze a pea-sized amount of product onto the eye area. Then, activate the massager by holding the metal base, and gliding it on skin. Over , high-frequency vibrations per minute enhance blood circulation, elasticity repair, and absorption of the product which includes clinically-proven ingredients for reducing the depth of lines, lightening dark circles, lifting eyelids, and reducing puffiness.
Medical aesthetic skincare brand Skinceuticals is famed for their highly effective, high-concentration vitamin C serums, and they’ve just released Silymarin CF, specifically formulated for combination, oily and blemish-prone skin, to effectively reduce excess oil and acne breakouts.
This serum is clinically proven to reduce oil production which leads to acne breakouts, reinforces skin’s natural protective barrier and visible skin aging. The Silymarin CF formulation contains % pure vitamin C, and the hero ingredient is silymarin, an antioxidant derived from milk thistle, at a .% optimised concentration.
We found that our T-zone area was less oily after just three mornings of usage, as well as a more even skin tone and reduced fine lines on the forehead.
Available as four ml ampoule vials in a box, the Perfectionist Pro Intense Brightening Essence Ampoule is a potent formula to be used over four weeks, one vial per week. The normal skin renewal process takes - days, where new skin cells are produced on the skin’s topmost layer, the epidermis. Using this intensive treatment over four weeks will optimise skin’s renewal process to rapidly boost stressed-out skin—brightening and soothing it thanks to its vitamin C, vitamin E and licorice ingredients.
For a daily serum, Estee Lauder has also launched the Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Treatment Ferment + Vitamin C. The formula has an exclusive brightening complex to help block the overproduction of melanin before it can concentrate into visible spots, thus reducing the look of dark spots, acne marks and pores.
Available in stores at Estee Lauder and Sephora, online on Lazada and Sephora, and via its concierge service + .
Won’t this just look adorable on your beauty table? The new Pitera Essence Limited Edition takes inspiration from Japanese with two different styles of girls dressed in traditional kimonos—one in a black bob and the other, a redhead with two buns.
The secret behind SK-II’s Pitera was discovered four decades ago in a sake brewery in Japan, thanks to a the chance observation of miraculously youthful-looking hands in stark contrast to the aged owner’s face. Today, the Facial Treatment Essence is one of SK-II’s best sellers.
The new addition to New Zealand-based natural skincare brand is a high-performance scientifically-backed day moisturiser to rebuild the skin’s natural collagen production synthesis at a cellular level which gives skin its bounce and elasticity and improve skin’s hydration. The Day Crème is best used in the morning before sunscreen for an all-day glow.
The Day Crème will also come in a new circular-designed Emma Lewisham refillable jar, where customers have the option to buy refillable Day Crème pods and send back empty pods for sterilisation and repurposing or recycling at no expense, through the Emma Lewisham Beauty Circle.
Homegrown Singaporean skincare brand Handmade Heroes has launched its latest range of products featuring a facial oil and lip mask that contains its superstar ingredient: Bakuchiol extract. It is a natural active ingredient from the Babchi flower that is a gentle but powerful non-irritating retinol alternative, with all the benefits of retinol, and without irritation or light sensitivities. It stimulates collagen production, boosts skin-cell turnover and visibly smooths out fine lines, giving the appearance of youthful, glowing skin. When using the Ultimate Bakuchiol Booster Oil for the first time, mix one drop with your moisturiser to monitor how your skin reacts to it. Always do a patch test, too.
Also new is the Hyaluronic Lip Dews collection, which is all about hydrating our lips with a pop of colour. Each stick is made up of well-loved natural ingredients such as coconut oil, cocoa butter and vitamin E, with the addition of hyaluronic acid for a boost of hydration—such a unique inclusion in a lip product, making it an absolute must-try for anyone who wants kissable lips.
Cult K-beauty-inspired beauty brand Glow Recipe has done it again. In the span of just two months, the brand has dropped not one but two new products here in Singapore.
First, it has officially made its foray into body care with the launch of its very first body cream. The all-new Watermelon Glow Pink Dream Body Cream came about thanks to the brand’s internet sensation and fan-favourite, Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask—if you have yet to try this, make sure to add this to cart when you are shopping for self-care essentials. The body cream smells absolutely divine and has a light texture that is easily slathered all over. It also contains AHA for smoothing purposes but don t worry about having to slap on extra sunscreen the next day. Just the usual amount will do.
As for the Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum, it is perfect for those struggling with redness and skin irritation that doesn t seem to go away. Ceramide has been the beauty industry s key players in the past few years so it makes sense for Glow Recipe to include the ingredient in one of their new products. This serum will protect and heal the skin thanks to its powerful and nourishing ingredients that include avocado extract and butter, ceramides, allantoin and rice milk. Use it all over the visage or on troubled spots using just one to two pumps. Don t forget the neck area!
